Massage & Sport’s Therapy
Highly recommended Auckland massage therapists
The WYLD Massage & Sports Therapy team focuses on improving strength, mobility and the overall function of your musculoskeletal system. Our aim is to help you recover and build your structure to be the best you can be.
“Enjoyed every minute of my massage, felt like a baby again very relaxing and welcoming place!”
FAYE // MUSCULAR TIGHTNESS
“Left the building feeling like a new person and 10/10 would recommend to anyone!”
TIM // TENNIS ELBOW
The application of massage can produce a number of physiological effects to an individual with a musculoskeletal disorder.
The physiological effects of massage include;
Increased cellular exchange
Decreased cortisol
Breakdown/realignment of collagen fibres
Massage can produce an increase in cellular exchange. Cellular exchange refers to the process of delivering essential nutrients such as oxygen and removing waste products from tissues. An increase in cellular exchange is achieved through increasing blood circulation meaning nutrients are readily delivered to tissues and waste products are removed efficiently. An increase in cellular exchange can help maximise performance and maintain healthy muscles.
Massage can decrease cortisol. Cortisol is a stress related hormone released when the hypothalamus within the brain detects a threat. Low levels of cortisol can enable the individual to feel alert, observant and aware. Prolonged periods of high cortisol levels can lead the individual to feel anxious, stressed and depressed. Massage can promote relaxation and enable the individual to feel calm, therefore reducing the release of cortisol.
Massage can breakdown/realign collagen fibres. When an injury occurs the body lays down collagen fibres in a disorganised fashion. Disorganised collagen fibres can lead the tissue to become painful, tight, and a reduction in range of movement may be observed. Massage can breakdown the adhesive fibre connections and realign collagen fibres into a more functional orientation. Massage can realign collagen fibres into a parallel fashion in line with longitudinal stress. The breakdown/realignment of collagen fibres can result in an increase in performance and range of movement and a decrease in pain.
+ Deep Tissue Massage
Focus is placed on realigning deeper layers of the muscles and connective tissue.
+ Sports Massage
Multiple massage techniques are used to help prevent injuries, prepare the body for athletic activity, maintain it in optimal condition and increase the recovery rate for injuries and workouts. Kinesio taping for injuries is available.
+ Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Gentle strokes towards the heart in order to increase blood circulation and cell renewal. Reduces swelling and puffiness by eliminating toxins within the body . Promotes holistic healing and beauty.
+ Pre and Post Event Sports Massage with Calisthenics or PNF Stretching
Do you have an event coming up or target to reach? Pre even sports massage will decrease injury occurrence and activate muscles and get you physiologically ready for your event. Post event sports massage will increase your recovery rate and get you back in to training faster.
+ PNF Stretching
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF stretching) improves muscle elasticity and range of motion. This advanced form of flexibility training involves both the stretching and contracting of the muscle group being targeted.
+ Calisthenics Stretching
Body weight stretches to increase range of motion and mobility.
